EBO & Co. Grocery in East Boston Is Closing

A neighborhood market in East Boston that offers specialty provisions along with everyday essentials is shutting down.

According to a source, EBO & Co. Grocery on Meridian Street is closing its doors, with an Instagram post from owner Alexis Cervasio saying the following:

After so much meticulous thought, I have decided to not sign another lease here....we will be closed from Aug 23-Sept 1...and then we will re-open on Sept 2 for a power month of oysters, croissants, caviar, wine and definitely some parties....Our last day operating will fall on the last week of September. 

The note does mention that Cervasio will continue on with East Boston Oysters (which is known for its popup events in secret locations) and she also says that "We have some other good news for the Eastie neighborhood that we can't reveal yet."

EBO & Co. Grocery first opened in the latter part of 2021; the store offers such items as oysters, caviar, cheese, bread, eggs, milk, produce, wine, and more. 

The address for EBO & Co. Grocery is 110 Meridian Street, East Boston, MA, 02128. Its website can be found at https://www.ebogrocery.com/

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Aurora Market & Bakery in Boston's South End Has Closed

A South End food shop known for its Greek options has shut down.

According to publicist Christopher B. Haynes who posted about it within the South End Community Board Facebook group page, Aurora Market & Bakery on Tremont Street is no longer in operation, with a note out front thanking customers for their patronage while mentioning that Sunday was its last day in business. The market first opened in the early part of 2025, offering such items as avgolemono, falafel sandwiches, lamb souvlaki, Mediterranean wraps, baklava, and more.

The address for the now-closed Aurora Market & Bakery in the South End was 570 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, 02118.

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Real Italian Gusto in Medford Has Closed Permanently; Team Behind Ebisuya Japanese Market Taking Over the Space

Earlier this week, it was reported that an Italian restaurant north of Boston appeared to have closed. We have now confirmed this, while also discovering who will be taking over the space.

A Facebook post from the restaurant confirms that Real Italian Gusto in Medford has indeed closed, with the note saying the following:

Dear friends, after 11 years of cooking, welcoming, laughing, and sharing moments together, we have made the very difficult decision to close our restaurant. This choice was not easy. This place has been our home, and all of you have been our extended family. Your support over the years has meant more to us than words can express....Today, we close this chapter to pursue new projects and new paths.

The post from the High Street dining spot goes on to say that the people behind the shuttered Ebisuya Japanese Market--which was also in Medford--will be taking over the space, saying that "they will share more details soon." (Ebisuya Japanese Market closed last year, though their other spot--Ebisuya Japanese Noodle House--remains open in Malden.)

The address for the now-closed Real Italian Gusto (and the new spot from the Ebisuya Japanese Market team) is 24 High Street, Medford, MA, 02155.

[Earlier Article]
Real Italian Gusto in Medford Is Shuttered; Future of the Place Is Unknown

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Foodie's Market in Boston's South End Is Closing Today

A beloved neighborhood grocery store is saying farewell today.

According to a poster within the South End Community Board Facebook group page, Foodie's Market in the South End of Boston is shutting down permanently at 4:00 PM, with a sign out front at the Washington Street store saying "Thank you for 28 wonderful years. It has been our sincere honor, pleasure and joy to serve the South End Community. We value your loyalty and friendship very much and wish you well in the future." The South Boston location of Foodie's on W Broadway will remain in operation.

The address for Foodie's Market in the South End is 1421 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02118. The website for the business is at https://foodiesmarkets.com/

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Steel & Rye Team to Open Two Pence Market in Milton Village

A brand new food shop is on its way to a space just south of Boston, and it will have an ownership connection to a popular restaurant nearby.

According to a Facebook post, Two Pence Market is going to be open in Milton, with an earlier Milton Times article stating that it will move into the historic building on Eliot Street in Milton Village where Bank of Boston had once been. The Facebook post and the article indicate that the people behind Steel & Rye will be running the market, which will offer specialty foods and ready-to-eat items along with ice cream and coffee, and it plans to have patio seating as well, while the kitchen will be "rooted in seasonality, local farms, and thoughtful cooking."

Steel & Rye, which is located a few blocks up Eliot Street, is known in part for its New American fare, pizza, freshly-made bread, and cocktails.

The address for Two Pence Market is 2 Eliot Street, Milton, MA, 02186.

[August 7 update: According to its website, Two Pence Market is now open in Milton.]

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Virginia's Cafe & Market Is Opening in Reading

A new spot for Portuguese treats is on its way to the northern suburbs of Boston.

According to a source, Virginia's Cafe & Market is getting ready to open in Reading, moving into the former Pamplemousse space on Haven Street near the commuter rail station. The social media for the upcoming place says that it will be a "Portuguese inspired coffee house and specialty food market" and a "warm, welcoming space where the community can enjoy Portuguese coffee, pastries, and curated goods." (Reading Recap mentions that the person behind it is Jake Chaves.)

The address for Virginia's Cafe & Market is 26 Haven Street, Reading, MA, 01867. Its Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583261082652 while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/virginiascafeandmarket/

[March 10, 2026 update: A source tells us (via a Reading Recap article) that Virginia's Cafe & Market is now open.]

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Hamersley's Pantry Is Opening in South Boston

A food market that has a very familiar name is on its way to South Boston.

According to a post from Caught in Southie along with an article from The Boston Globe, Hamersley's Pantry is planning to open on W Broadway, with the address indicating that it will move into a space between D Street and E Street. The upcoming market will offer a variety of items, including sweet treats, sauces, snacks, "pantry picks" such as pasta and olive oil, grab-and-go meals, breads, houseware and gifts, and more, and the owner of the shop is Sophie Dunn, daughter of Gordon Hamersley of the renowned South End restaurant Hamersley's Bistro which closed down in 2014.

The address for Hamersley's Pantry is 341 W Broadway, South Boston, MA, 02127. Its website is at https://hamersleyspantry.com/ while its Instagram page is at https://www.instagram.com/hamersleyspantry/

[February 27, 2026 update: Caught in Southie says that Hamersley's Pantry is now open.]

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Hashi Market to Open Locations in Brookline, Cambridge

A chain of Japanese supermarkets with roots in New York City will be opening two locations in the Boston area.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page along with a Cambridge Day article, Hashi Market is planning to open on Beacon Street in Coolidge Corner and Massachusetts Avenue in Central Square, with the poster mentioning that the Cambridge location plans to include a Matcha dessert shop called Fujissa that is affiliated with the chain. Hashi Market opened its first store in Manhattan in 2024 and currently has a handful of locations in New York and California.

The address for the Brookline location will be 1341 Beacon Street while the Cambridge location will be at 580 Massachusetts Avenue; the website for the chain is at https://www.hashimarket.com/

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Wyatt's Market in Byfield Is Closed Until Further Notice

A food shop north of Boston that is under the same ownership as a popular BBQ spot next door has shuttered, and its exact status is currently unknown.

According to a Facebook post, Wyatt's Market in Byfield is closed, with the post--which comes from the Rusty Can--saying "@wyatts_market will closing until further notice. Starting today. September 9th." No reason was given for the closure, nor is it known if/when the market could reopen; as soon as we find out any additional information, we will post an update here.

Wyatt's Market is owned by the same person who runs the Rusty Can, with the shop having such options as pizza, hot sauces, sandwiches, beer, and ice cream, while the restaurant is known for its brisket, pulled pork, ribs, wings, macaroni and cheese, and more.

The address for Wyatt's Market is 6 Fruit Street, Byfield MA, 01922. Its Instagram page can be found at https://www.instagram.com/wyatts_market/

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Dorchester Food Co-op Is in Danger of Closing, Could Be Shutting Down in Two Months

It looks like the future of a community grocery store and cafe in Boston that debuted a couple of years ago is in question.

According to a notice from the business, Dorchester Food Co-op may have to shut down soon, with the post from the Bowdoin Street spot saying the following:

URGENT: Facing Closure in Two Months, Please Shop to Keep the Dorchester Food Co-op....Please, support what you own: now and each week, the Co-op needs an increase in sales or else the cash reserves for operational costs will run out in two short months!...We're committed to doing everything we can in the next few months. Please join us—shop, share, give, and order catering today.

Dorchester Food Co-op first opened in the fall of 2023, being billed (when it debuted) as "Boston’s only community- and worker-owned food co-op" and featuring fresh, organic foods, with its focus being on bringing affordable, healthy options to the neighborhood.

The website for Dorchester Food Co-op is 195 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester, MA, 02122. Its website is at https://www.dorchesterfoodcoop.com/

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Scafidi Bros. Market & Deli Opens in Newton

A new food shop that focuses in part on Italian fare has come to the western suburbs of Boston. 

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Scafidi Bros. Market & Deli is now open in Newton, moving into a space on Beacon Street just west of the Walnut Street intersection. The new store offers a variety of subs (including a Chopped Italian), wraps, and panini, along with soups, salads, and such sides as tortellini salad, olives, pickles, marinated mushrooms, and coleslaw.

The address for Scafidi Bros. Market & Deli is 1134 Beacon Street, Newton, MA, 02461. Its website can be found at https://www.scafidimarketdeli.com/

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T Market Plans to Open in the Former Wegmans Space at Natick Mall

It looks like a high-end Asian supermarket may be on its way to the western suburbs of Boston.

According to Kiat Cormier of the ChewOnThis Facebook group page (via a Natick Report article), T Market is planning to open at Natick Mall, taking over the space that had been home to a location of Wegmans until it closed in the summer of 2023 after five years in business. The Natick Report article mentions that the new market will have about 90,000 square feet of space and will include a food court with a number of Asian street food vendors.

The article states that T Market is currently in the planning and permitting stages, and if all goes well, it could be opening by the end of the year.

The website for T Market is at https://www.tmarketus.com/

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Daily Table Is Closing All of Its Stores

A local group of nonprofit community grocers that help provide food to those in need is ceasing operations.

According to a Facebook post from the business, Daily Table is shutting down all of its markets, with the post saying the following:

With heavy hearts, we share that Daily Table will be closing our doors within the next few days. This was not an easy decision. For the past 10 years, we have had the honor of serving neighborhoods across Greater Boston, working alongside our community to make affordable, nutritious food accessible to all. We are proud to have served over 3 million customers, returning over $16 million in savings to the community while removing the barriers to healthy food. The past several years have been particularly hard; navigating the challenges of COVID-19, plus the pressures of facing historically high levels of food price increases, to the current uncertain and difficult funding environment, sustaining Daily Table has become increasingly difficult. Without immediate funding to bridge us through 2025, we cannot continue. After careful consideration, we have come to the heartbreaking conclusion that we can no longer continue operations.

Please know that due to the urgency of the situation, we were unable to individually reach out to all of our longstanding partners, and we apologize if this news comes as a shock. We understand that this comes at a time when other food access resources and organizations are at risk, which makes this news even more difficult to share. We hope that those who have been generous to Daily Table will continue investing in other organizations to meet the ongoing need.

The note refers customers who may be in need of support to this link within the City of Boston website: https://www.boston.gov/departments/food-justice/food-resources

A note on its website says that Daily Table's markets in Dorchester, Roxbury, and Salem will close after business hours on Sunday, May 11, while the market in Cambridge's Central Square, will remain open through Monday, May 12. (Another store had been in Mattapan but it closed at the beginning of the year.) The website for Daily Table can be found at https://www.dailytable.org/

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Super Bien at the Charles River Speedway in Brighton Is Closing

A wine bar and grocer that's located within a marketplace across from the Charles River is shutting down.

According to a source, Super Bien at the Charles River Speedway in Brighton is getting ready to close, with an Instagram post from co-founder Melissa Stefanini (who also goes by the name Nini) saying the following:

Struggled how to do this....Super Bien, as a brick and mortar is closing. Due to factors outside my control (this is not my choice) we are closing and our last service is 4/15....This post doesn't begin to cover all the people I have photos with in this bar—thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you to my team (understatement). I really will never forget all the people who made this place great. Now, onward.

Super Bien debuted at the Charles River Speedway in the summer of 2022, with Stefanini and Sebastian Galvez of Buenas at Bow Market in Somerville's Union Square being behind the opening of the place. The spot has been known in part for its natural South American wines along with its empanadas.

The address for Super Bien (and the Charles River Speedway) is 525 Western Avenue, Brighton, MA, 02135. Its website can be found at https://www.thesuperbien.site/

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The Block Is Opening in Boston's Seaport District

A new restaurant and market will soon be coming to the Boston waterfront, and the owner of a dining spot in the same building is behind it.

Eater Boston is reporting that Kristin Canty of Woods Hill Pier 4 is planning to open the Block at Woods Hill on Pier 4 Boulevard in the Seaport District in late May, and it will be a more casual concept than Woods Hill Pier 4 but will have the same focus on local ingredients as her other restaurants (which include Woods Hill Table and Adelita, both of which are in West Concord). The article mentions that the new restaurant will feature dry-aged beef that is grass-fed and grass-finished, while cheese and charcuterie boards will be coming as well along with dry-aged pork, tapas-style shareable plates, and more.

In addition to the restaurant--which will also include a bar with seating for approximately 24--the Block will have a market that will focus on local products.

[July 1 update: Boston Magazine mentions that the Block at Woods Hill is now open.]

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Golden Goose Market in Boston's North End to Expand to Charlestown

A longtime neighborhood market in the North End of Boston will soon be expanding across the water.

According to a source, Golden Goose Market on Commercial Street is planning to open a new location in Charlestown, with an Instagram post from the business saying "The rumor is true! We are a few months away from offering the same friendly customer based service in the Navy Yard! We will keep you posted." A Caught in Charlestown article indicates that the new shop plans to offer alcohol, while also selling such items as produce, meats, and specialty products.

The website for Golden Goose Market can be found at https://www.goldengoosemarket.com/

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Aurora Market & Bakery Opens in Boston's South End

A new food shop has come to a Boston neighborhood.

According to a poster within the South End Community Board, Aurora Market & Bakery is now open at the corner of Tremont Street and Union Park in the South End, with the place offering soups, salads, and sandwiches, and dinner items. A message from the place within a Google search indicates that it is a Greek market, and a menu shown includes such items as souvlaki, falafel, lentil soup, fried calamari, pastitsio, saganaki, roast lamb, stuffed peppers, rice pilaf, and roasted potatoes.

The address for Aurora Market & Bakery in the South End is 570 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, 02118.

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Nan's Kitchen Is Opening in Andover

A trio of food shops west of Boston that focus on locally-sourced products will be opening a fourth location, and this one will be north of the city.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page, Nan's Kitchen is going to be opening in Andover, with the poster and the LinkedIn page for Nan's both indicating that it will be moving into the former Pazzo Pizza Co. space on Main Street in the downtown area. Once it opens, the new location of Nan's will join others in Stow, Southborough, and Westford (the last of which opened a few days ago), and we have been told that this location will offer fast-casual dining with grain and green bowls, fried chicken, and vegetables, and it also plans to offer beer and wine for sit-down casual dining (the new location will not sell groceries).

The address for the new location of Nan's Kitchen in Andover is 10 Main Street, Andover, MA, 01810. The website for the business is  at https://www.nansmarket.com/

[June 18 update: A message sent to us indicates that Nan's Kitchen is now open in Andover.]

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Karl's Sausage Kitchen & European Market in Peabody Is Closing

An iconic North Shore market and deli that is known for its German food is saying farewell.

According to a Facebook post from the place, Karl's Sausage Kitchen & European Market in Peabody is closing its doors, with the post saying the following:

It is with a mixture of deep gratitude and heavy hearts that we announce the closure of Karl's Sausage Kitchen after 67 unforgettable years. Since 1958, Karl's Sausage Kitchen has been much more than just a sausage kitchen—it has been a space where friendships blossomed, memories were created, and generations of families gathered around shared meals. We have been honored to be part of your lives and celebrations, and your support has been the cornerstone of our success.

Karl's had once been located further down Route 1 in Saugus (where it had been since 1958), with the place moving to its current location in Peabody in 2012; its last day in operation will be Saturday, January 18.

The address for Karl's Sausage Kitchen & European Market is 1 Bourbon Street (Route 1), Peabody, MA, 01960. Its website is at https://karlssausage.com/

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Nan's Rustic Kitchen + Market Is Opening in Westford

A pair of food shops west of Boston that focus on locally-sourced products will be opening a third location, with this one being northwest of the city.

According to a poster within the Friends of Boston's Hidden Restaurants Facebook group page (via a Facebook post from the business), Nan's Rustic Kitchen + Market is planning to open in Westford, moving into the former Papa Gino's space in Westford Valley Marketplace near where Route 110 intersects Carlisle Road and Boston Road. Once it opens, the new store will join others in Stow and Southborough, and expect it to sell groceries, prepared foods using local ingredients, coffee, and more. (The shops are also known in part for their fried chicken.)

The address for the new location of Nan's Rustic Kitchen + Market in Westford is 160 Littleton Road (Route 110), Westford, MA, 01886. The website for the business can be found at https://www.nansmarket.com/

[January 9, 2025 update: According to a Facebook post from the place, Nan's Rustic Kitchen + Market is now open in Westford.]

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